01.19.2014-  Ra Dream Stuff

Recorded two sets of Avreeayl Ra Dream Stuff at The Hungry Brain in Chicago, featuring
Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute/harmonica), Jim Baker (piano/viola), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Elbio Barilari (guitar), Alex Duvel (sitar/tablas), Rob Mazurek (trumpet), Julia Miller (guitar), and Edward Wilkerson (reeds/didgeridoo).

01.24.2014-  Daisy, Johnson, Lonberg-Holm, Vandermark

Recorded two sets of the quartet of Tim Daisy (percussion), Russ Johnson (trumpet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Constellation in Chicago. 

01.28.2014-  Zerang & The Blue Lights

Recorded two sets of compositions of Michael Zerang and The Blue Lights (Michael Zerang-percussion, Josh Berman-cornet, Kent Kessler-bass, Dave Rempis-saxes, Mars Williams-saxes) at Bar Deville in Chicago. 

01.29.2014-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets at the trio’s (Joshua Abrams-bass/guimbri, Avreeayl Ra-percussion/flute, Dave Rempis-saxes) release party for Aphelion at The Hideout in Chicago. 

01.30.2014-  Hearts and Minds

Recorded two sets of Hearts and Minds (Paul Giallorenzo-electric keyboards, Frank Rosaly-percussion/electronics, Jason Stein-bass clarinet) at Elastic in Chicago. 

01.31.2014-  Audio One

Recorded three sets of Ken Vandermark’s Audio One (Ken Vandermark-arrangements/compositions/reeds, Jason Adasiewicz-vibes, Jeb Bishop-trombone, Josh Berman-cornet, Tim Daisy-percussion, Nick Macri-electric bass/upright bass, Nick Mazzarella-alto sax, Jen Paulson-viola, Dave Rempis-saxes, Mars Williams-reeds)  at The Green Mill in Chicago.

12.04.2013-  Ra Dream Stuff

Recorded two sets of Avreeayl Ra Dream Stuff at The Hideout in Chicago, featuring Jim Baker (piano), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Elbio Barilari (guitar), Alex Duvel (sitar/tablas), Julia Miller (guitar/electronics), Avreeayl Ra (percussion/vocals/flute), Edward Wilkerson (reeds/didgeridoo).

12.07.2013-  Jackson’s Likely So

Recorded one set of Keefe Jackson’s Likely So, featuring the reedists: Keefe Jackson,
James Falzone, Guillermo Gregorio, Jeff Kimmel, Nick Mazzarella, Dave Rempis, Jason Stein, and Mars Williams at Constellation in Chicago. 

12.07.2013-  Giallorenzo’s GitGo

Recorded one set of Paul Giallorenzo’s GitGO (Paul Giallorenzo-piano/compositions, Jeb Bishop-trombone, Anton Hatwich-bass, Quin Kirchner-drums, Mars Williams-saxophones) at Constellation in Chicago. 

12.12.2013-  Ra Dream Stuff

Recorded two sets of Avreeayl Ra Dream Stuff, this time at Elastic in Chicago.  Featured musicians were: Avreeayl Ra-percussion/voice, Jim Baker-piano, Harrison Bankhead- bass, Elbio Barilari-guitar, Steve Barry-trombone/tuba, Alex Duvel-sitar/tablas, Julia Miller-guitar, and Edward Wilkerson-reeds.

12.15.2013-  Baker, Ra, Roebke

Recorded two sets of the first performance of the trio of Jim Baker (piano), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and Jason Roebke (bass) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago.

12.17.2013-  DKV Trio

Recorded two sets of the DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-percussion, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

12.18.2013-  DKV Trio

Recorded two sets of the DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-percussion, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

12.19.2013-  DKV Trio

Recorded two sets of the DKV Trio (Hamid Drake-percussion, Kent Kessler-bass, Ken Vandermark-reeds) at Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

11.01.2013-  Reed: People, Places & Things

Recorded two sets of Mike Reed: People, Places & Things (Mike Reed-percussion, Tim Haldeman-tenor sax, Jason Roebke-bass, Greg Ward-alto sax) at Constellation in Chicago.  The quartet was also joined by Eric Boeren (cornet) and Michael Moore (clarinet/alto sax). 

11.02.2013-  Reed: People, Places & Things

Recorded two more sets of Mike Reed: People, Places & Things (Mike Reed-percussion, Tim Haldeman-tenor sax, Jason Roebke-bass, Greg Ward-alto sax) at Constellation in Chicago.  Again they were joined by Eric Boeren (cornet) and Michael Moore (clarinet/alto sax).

11.03.2013-  Chicago Reed Quartet

Recorded two sets of the Chicago debut of the Chicago Reed Quartet (Nick Mazzarella, Dave Rempis, Ken Vandermark, Mars Williams) at The Hungry Brain.

11.13.2013-  Variable Variations 1+2

Recorded a set of music written by Fred Lonberg-Holm at The Hideout in Chicago, featuring Ben Boye (piano), James Falzone (clarinet), Anton Hatwich (bass), Jeff Kimmel (bass clarinet), and Lilianna Wosko (cello).

11.13.2013-  Lightbox Orchestra

Recorded a set of Fred Lonberg-Holm’s conducted improvisational project known as Lightbox Orchestra at The Hideout in Chicago.  Musicians included Ben Boye (piano), James Falzone (clarinet), Anton Hatwich (bass), Keefe Jackson (contrabass clarinet), Jeff Kimmel (bass clarinet), John Niekrasz (drums), Liz Payne (viola), Jason Stein (bass clarinet), Lilianna Wosko (cello), and Aaron Zarzutzki (electronics).

10.13.2013-  Dunn

Recorded Ryan Dunn (electronics/voice/paper) in a solo performance as part of the Articular Facet series at The Empty Bottle in Chicago.

10.10.2013-  Grykes

Recorded a set of the electronics duo Grykes (Mark Booth, Shawn Decker) as part of the Articular Facet series at The Empty Bottle in Chicago.

10.16.2013-  Adasiewicz, Drake, Roebke

Recorded two sets by the trio of Jason Adasiewicz (vibes), Hamid Drake (percussion), and Jason Roebke (bass) at The Hideout in Chicago.

10.20.2013-  Karris, Price

Recorded a set by Reid Karris (guitar/electronics) and KG Price (percussion) at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, as part of the Articular Facet series. 

10.20.2013-  Ra Dream Stuff

Recorded a single 40-minute improvised piece led by Avreeayl Ra (percussion/flute/vocals), as part of the Articular Facet series at The Empty Bottle in Chicago.  Musicians included Jim Baker (piano), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Elbio Barilari (guitar), Alex Duvel (sitar/tablas), Julia Miller (guitar/electronics), and Edward Wilkerson (reeds/didgeridoo).

10.24.2013-  Falzone

Recorded a studio session with James Falzone (clarinet) at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Chicago.

10.27.2013-  Baker, Ritch

Recorded the duo performance of Jim Baker (keyboard/ARP) and Sarah Ritch (cello/electronics/guitar) at The Empty Bottle in Chicago, as part of the Articular Facet series. 

10.27.2013-  Baker’s Awakenings

Recorded Renee Baker’s Awakenings, as the final installment of the Articular Facet 5 series at The Empty Bottle in Chicago. Members included Renee Baker (violin/conductor), Harrison Bankhead (bass), Ben LaMar Gay (trumpet/voice), Dushun Mosley (drums), Bruce Nelson (vibes/percussion), and Karl E. H. Seigfried (bass).

10.31.2013-  VCDC

Recorded the last two sets of the VCDC (Frode Gjerstad-clarinets, Stale Liavik-Solberg-percussion, Fred Lonberg-Holm-cello/electronics, Stine Janvin Motland-voice) U.S. tour at Elastic in Chicago.

09.01.2013-  Rempis Percussion Quartet

Recorded two sets of the Rempis Percussion Quartet (Tim Daisy-percussion, Ingebrigt Haker Flaten-bass, Dave Rempis-reeds, Frank Rosaly-percussion) at The Hungry Brain in Chicago. 

09.05.2013-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets of the trio of Joshua Abrams (bass), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

09.11.2013-  Lonberg-Holm, Vandermark

Recorded two sets of Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/guitar) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago.

09.12.2013-  Lonberg-Holm, Vandermark

Recorded two more sets of material by Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/guitar) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

09.17.2013-  Volcano Radar

Recorded a studio session for Volcano Radar (Harrison Bankhead-bass, Elbio Barilari-guitar, Julia Miller-guitar, Avreeayl Ra-percussion) at Constellation in Chicago. 

09.21.2013-  Young

Recorded a solo set by bassoonist/composer Katherine Young at Heaven Gallery in Chicago.

09.21.2013-  Lonberg-Holm, Vandermark

Recorded the fifth and final set of a series of performances by Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/electronics) and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at  Heaven Gallery in Chicago. 

08.01.2013-  Ra & Guests

Recorded two extended sets of Avreeayl Ra and guests at Elastic in Chicago.  Musicians included:
Harrison Bankhead- bass
Elbio Barilari- guitar
Alex Duvel- sitar/tablas
Rob Mazurek- cornet
Julia Miller- guitar/electronics
Avreeayl Ra- percussion/flute
Ed Wilkerson- reeds/digeridoo

08.07.2013-  Morris

Recorded a solo set by Joe Morris (guitar) at The Hideout in Chicago.

08.07.2013-  Bankhead, Morris, Zerang

Recorded a set by Harrison Bankhead (bass), Joe Morris (guitar), and Michael Zerang (percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago.

08.08.2013- Morris, Vandermark

07.13.2013-  Mazurek

Recorded cornet player Rob Mazurek at Corbett vs. Dempsey in Chicago.  The single set solo concert was a tribute to Rob’s mother, who passed away several months ago. 

07.31.2013-  Brotzmann, Drake, Taylor, Vandermark

Recorded two sets of the quartet of Peter Brotzmann (reeds), Hamid Drake (percussion), Chad Taylor (percussion), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

06.20.2013- Lytton, Wooley

Recorded a set by Paul Lytton (percussion) and Nate Wooley (trumpet) at Elastic in Chicago. 

06.20.2013-  Daisy, Lytton, Wooley

Recorded a set by Tim Daisy (percussion), Paul Lytton (percussion), and Nate Wooley (trumpet) at Elastic in Chicago.

06.21.2013- Jackson, Liavik-Solberg, Lonberg-Holm

Recorded the opening set of Okka Fest 5 at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee, which featured Keefe Jackson (reeds), Stale Liavik-Solberg (drums), and Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/electic guitar). 

06.21.2013-  Lytton, Wooley

Recorded the Paul Lytton (percussion) and Nate Wooley (trumpet) duo at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee as Okka Fest continued. 

06.21.2013- Daisy, Ex, Rempis

Recorded the solid energy that closed the first night of Okka Fest, featuring Tim Daisy (percussion), Terrie Ex (guitar), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.22.2013-  McPhee, Vandermark

Headed to The Palm Tavern in Milwaukee to open the second day of Okka Fest by recording  Joe McPhee (reeds) and Ken Vandermark (reeds). 

06.22.2013-  Abrams, McPhee, Parker

Recorded the trio of Joshua Abrams (bass), Joe McPhee (reeds), and Jeff Parker (guitar) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee as Okka Fest continued into the evening. 

06.22.2013-  Fendika

Added another continent to my catalog when I recorded the Ethiopian group Fendika at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee as part of Okka Fest.  Members of Fendika are:
Melaku Belay (dance)
Nardos Tesfaw (vocals)
Sileshie Damassae (kraar/vocals)
Gezachew T Habte Miriam (masenko/vocals)
Misale Leggesse (kobero drums/vocals)
Zenash Tsegaye (dance)

06.22.2013-  Daisy, Legesse, Nilssen-Love, Rempis, Vandermark

Recorded an ad hoc group consisting of Tim Daisy (percussion), Misale Legesse (percussion), Paal Nilssen-Love (percussion), Dave Rempis (reeds), and Ken Vandermark (baritone sax) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee to close out the second night of Okka Fest. 

06.23.2013-  Ex, Nilssen-Love, Vandermark

The third day of Okka Fest opened up with recording the trio of Terrie Ex (guitar), Paal Nilssen-Love (drums), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee. 

06.23.2013-  Fendika

What a way to close out Okka Fest 5.  Recorded Fendika at The Sugar Maple in Milwaukee.  Members of Fendika are:
Melaku Belay (dance)
Nardos Tesfaw (vocals)
Sileshie Damassae (kraar/vocals)
Gezachew T Habte Miriam (masenko/vocals)
Misale Leggesse (kobero drums/vocals)
Zenash Tsegaye (dance) 

06.26.2013-  Fendika & Friends

Recorded twelve separate pieces performed by various small group combinations of musicians from the United States, Netherlands, and Ethiopia at The Hideout in Chicago. 
Performers were:
Melaku Belay (dance)
Tim Daisy (percussion)
Sileshie Damassae (kraar/vocals)
Terrie Ex (guitar)
Misale Leggesse (kobero drums/vocals)
Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello)
Gezachew T Habte Miriam (masenko/vocals)
Jeff Parker (guitar)
Dave Rempis (reeds)
Nardos Tesfaw (vocals)
Zenash Tsegaye (dance)
Ken Vandermrk (reeds)

06.27.2013-  Jackson, Liavik-Solberg, Lonberg-Holm

05.06.2013-  Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Recorded two sets of Extraordinary Popular Delusions (Jim Baker-piano/synthesizer, Steve Hunt-percussion, Brian Sandstrom-bass/trumpet/electric guitar, Mars Williams-reeds/zither) at Beat Kitchen in Chicago. 

05.08.2013-  Abrams, Baker, Rempis, Zerang

Recorded two sets of the quartet of Joshua Abrams (bass), Jim Baker (piano/synthesizer/viola), Dave Rempis (reeds), and Michael Zerang (percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago.

05.15.2013-  Mazzarella Quartet

Recorded two sets of the Nick Mazzarella Quartet (Joshua Abrams-bass, Jim Baker-piano, Steve Hunt-drums, Nick Mazzarella-alto sax) at The Hideout in Chicago.

05.16.2013-  Daisy, Rempis

Recorded the Chicago stop of the Tim Daisy (percussion) and Dave Rempis (reeds) duo Midwest tour at Elastic. 

05.22.2013-  Baker

Recorded Jim Baker as a solo set at The Hideout in Chicago.

05.22.2013-  NRG Ensemble

Recorded the NRG Ensemble (Jim Baker-piano/ARP, Steve Hunt-drums, Kent Kessler-bass, Avreeayl Ra-percussion, Dave Rempis-reeds, Brian Sandstrom-bass/electric guitar/trumpet, Mars Williams-reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago.

05.24.2013-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets of Joshua Abrams (bass, guimbri), Avreeayl Ra (percussion), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at Constellation in Chicago.

04.03.2013-  Days After

Recorded two sets of Days After (Devin Hoff-bass, Mike Reed-drums, Dave Rempis-reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago.

04.04.2013-  Daisy, Johnson, Lonberg-Holm, Vandermark

Recorded two sets of the newly formed quartet of Tim Daisy (percussion), Russ Johnson (trumpet), Fred Lonberg-Holm (cello/tenor guitar), and Ken Vandermark (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago.

04.17.2013-  Abrams, Corsano

Drove through an Illinois spring monsoon and waded through a small lake to record a set by the duo of Joshua Abrams (bass/guimbri) and Chris Corsano (percussion) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

04.17.2013-  Corsano, Vandermark, Williams

Recorded a set by Chris Corsano (percussion), Ken Vandermark (reeds), and Mars Williams (reeds) at The Hideout in Chicago. 

04.18.2013-  Hoff, Mazzarella, Zerang

Recorded two sets of the newly formed trio of Devin Hoff (bass), Nick Mazzarella (alto sax), and Michael Zerang (drums) at Elastic in Chicago.

04.22.2013-  Extraordinary Popular Delusions

Recorded two sets of Extraordinary Popular Delusions (Jim Baker-piano/synthesizer, Steve Hunt-drums, Brian Sandstrom-bass/guitar/trumpet, Mars Williams-reeds/zither/gadgets) at Beat Kitchen in Chicago.

04.25.2013-  Abrams, Ra, Rempis

Recorded two sets of the trio of Joshua Abrams (bass), Avreeyal Ra (percussion), and Dave Rempis (reeds) at Elastic in Chicago. 

04.26.2013-  Roebke New Combination

Recorded a set of Jason Roebke New Combination (Mike Avery-drums, Jim Baker-synthesizer, Keefe Jackson-reeds, Jason Roebke-bass/compositions) at Elastic in Chicago. 

04.26.2013-  Roebke New Combination & Guests

Recorded a set of Jason Roebke New Combination (Mike Avery-drums, Jim Baker-synthesizer, Keefe Jackson-reeds, Jason Roebke-bass/compositions) at Elastic in Chicago, also featuring Todd Carter and Paul Giallorenzo on electronics.